The feasibility of enhancement of knowledge and self-confidence in creativity: A pilot study of a three-hour SCAMPER workshop on secondary students

This article presents the design and implementation of a three-hour creative thinking workshop as a framework for practitioners to design their own short creativity programs. The workshop incorporated several components known to facilitate creative thinking: an encouraging environment, opportunities for exploration and presentation, psychological safety, content knowledge, and creative thinking skills. The SCAMPER techniques were introduced to 74 senior secondary students. Feedback from students indicates satisfaction with the workshop and enjoyment of creativity-enhancing workshop components. Students' comments on their favorite workshop stages and stages in need of improvement shed light on how the workshop can be improved. The experience of running this workshop provides practical information on designing short-term creativity programs and can hopefully inspire practitioners to promote creative thinking when long-term training is not possible.